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ColumbiaJoe
Joined: 12 Jul 2005
Posts: 67
Cambridge applicants
Wed Mar 08, 2006 04:12 PM
I have not seen any change to my self-service page despite receiving the "email" two months ago. Because I had not received anything, I sent an email a month ago to the LLM faculty to confirm my admission. The LLM faculty advised me that I would be hearing from the Board of Graduate Studies by the end of March. Interestingly, a friend of mine, who is pursuing a Ph.D in law, has already received a college assignment.
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ki_ki

Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Posts: 19
Cambridge applicants
Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:15 AM
anyone hear anything from cambridge ?
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Praguecowboy

Joined: 13 Mar 2006
Posts: 14
Cambridge applicants
Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:31 PM
Hi,

it is really strange, I have no info and I have asked them for an urgent decision by the end of January 2006.

I have called to Cam for several times and all they told me was that my application is under consideration by the relevant departement. Well, it seems that begging for urgent decision has no influence on the speed of the process...
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ki_ki

Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Posts: 19
Cambridge applicants
Wed Mar 15, 2006 01:57 PM
" Well, it seems that begging for urgent decision has no influence on the speed of the process..."


it's really a hard time for everyone
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catcat


Joined: 07 Jan 2006
Posts: 28
Cambridge applicants
Thu Mar 16, 2006 01:21 AM
yes, it is really a hard time for everyone...

Good luck to everyone!
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Praguecowboy

Joined: 13 Mar 2006
Posts: 14
Cambridge applicants
Thu Mar 16, 2006 08:50 AM
May be I went to far to use the word "begging" but it drives me crazy to wait for such a long time. Esp. if i really need urgent decision.
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Rainmaker


Joined: 08 Nov 2005
Posts: 52
Cambridge applicants
Thu Mar 16, 2006 09:06 AM
Everyone hates waiting - the problem is we do not even know the exact deadline which actually can be even end of
April.
Certainly, Harvard system where they declare all decisions on the same day is much better!
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seja

Joined: 24 Feb 2006
Posts: 10
Cambridge applicants
Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:49 AM
hi,
does anyone have any experience with first accepting an offer and later declining it. I assume, universities are not very happy with that, but since several acceptance terms will lapse before we receive answers from some universities it seems to be the only way...

s.
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jimmy

Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Posts: 22
Cambridge applicants
Fri Mar 17, 2006 12:21 PM
Everyone hates waiting - the problem is we do not even know the exact deadline which actually can be even end of
April.
Certainly, Harvard system where they declare all decisions on the same day is much better!


Some new information for all students who have already been accepted: The self-service page is finally updated. We can see the details of the offer - at least as far as I am concerned...
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ki_ki

Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Posts: 19
Cambridge applicants
Fri Mar 17, 2006 01:27 PM
how does cambridge notify people? through e-mail or letter?
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Yellow

Joined: 01 May 2005
Posts: 136
Cambridge applicants
Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:05 AM
They email and then about a month or so later you get an official offer letter
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ki_ki

Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Posts: 19
Cambridge applicants
Sat Mar 18, 2006 02:59 PM
Thanks Yellow =D
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jw

Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 192
Cambridge applicants
Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:24 PM

Email and then a *month* later the former offer comes? That's pretty laggy. :)
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Kaya

Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Posts: 16
Cambridge applicants
Mon Mar 27, 2006 07:57 PM
does the status check on the cam website actually work?
ive been on applicant status since november.
has anyone received any news lately on cam admissions?
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jimmy

Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Posts: 22
Cambridge applicants
Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:06 AM
While waiting for the college allocation, which college at Cambridge did you chose and why?
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ki_ki

Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Posts: 19
Cambridge applicants
Thu Mar 30, 2006 01:05 PM
it's already the end of March. I still haven't received any news from Cam. I guess it is not a good sign....
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sbwb

Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Posts: 27
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Thu Mar 30, 2006 01:37 PM
Well, you can look at it in two ways - either they haven't accepted you so your chances of getting in are decreasing or they haven't rejected you so your chances of getting told to clear off are decreasing. I'm in the same position although i tend to agree with you. Anyone else heard anything?
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Praguecowboy

Joined: 13 Mar 2006
Posts: 14
Cambridge applicants
Thu Mar 30, 2006 02:53 PM
Do not worry. Your assumptions are wrong. I called to the LLM admission office a week ago and they told me that both offers and rejections are sent at the same time. My friend from Asia received "the email" with offer on monday.

Take it easy, your chances neither decrease nor increase. They just did not see your application. I know what I am talking about...
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calvin&hobbs

Joined: 30 Mar 2006
Posts: 3
Cambridge applicants
Fri Mar 31, 2006 06:53 AM
thank you, Praguecowboy!
i'm another one to look for an offer anxiously.

i called the BGS two days ago and they told me the result will come out "soon"...

[Edited 31 Mar 2006 by calvin&hobbs]
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S_Dimelow

Joined: 29 Dec 2005
Posts: 70
Cambridge applicants
Fri Mar 31, 2006 07:38 PM
I am quite surprised (to say the least) to read that people have applied to Cam and are not in the top 10% of their class. Although I understand tutors may take a holistic approach to viewing applicants I cannot believe that with the large number of applicants any body in 15% or below bracket would be within consideration for a very long time.
Please correct me if I am wrong as I am only in my 1st year of an LLB programme but seeing Cambridge is viewed as an elite University, why would they allow anyone who is seemingly not "elite".
No offence meant to anyone in particular and as I say I may have a very tainted view as I am not currently going through the process but in some respects it could be comparable to applying to Oxbridge when you are achieving ABB at or BBB or A level.
Good luck to all currently waiting for a response..

[Edited 31 Mar 2006 by S_Dimelow]
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ki_ki

Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Posts: 19
Cambridge applicants
Sat Apr 01, 2006 02:11 AM
I am sorry S_Dimekiw, I am afraid that you are wrong. I know ppl who get attmitted with 2:1 only. I guess the reputation of your undregraduate institution does make a difference.

"elite" has no confined definition as such.

so kate, don't lose your hope. Competition is keen but you still have a chance.

[Edited 01 Apr 2006 by ki_ki]
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jw

Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 192
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Sat Apr 01, 2006 02:50 AM

Invariably, someone with a high 2:1 can be admitted to Cambridge. But this will have to be offset by some other qualifications, such as an impressive string of publications or great references.

Admission is certainly holistic, but yes, 2:1 is more the exception than the rule.
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dandan

Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 1
Cambridge applicants
Sat Apr 01, 2006 04:43 AM
hi all. I just get a 2:1. I did not do too well in my 1st year but I did really well in the final year, indeed I was the class topper that year. My school gives equal weight to each year when considering the honours, that is why i only get 2:1. I would like to know about the chance of being admitted to Cambridge.

[Edited 01 Apr 2006 by dandan]
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Rainmaker


Joined: 08 Nov 2005
Posts: 52
Cambridge applicants
Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:04 AM
God damn it (sorry) - how long shall we wait more????
It really starts annoying me!
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melody618qw

Joined: 19 Feb 2006
Posts: 10
Cambridge applicants
Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:06 AM
Hi guys!
Tell you all a sad story about myself with Cam.
On March7 I got the letter from Cam……
Telling me that I was rejected……without reviewing any of my material……
Because my application packet arrived beyond deadline……

Fortunately on March 15 I got the admission latter from NYU……

Best of luck for you guys to get into Cam!
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